The complexity of qualities that go to make good sake suffices to give one the illusion that a universe of good things surrounds one while doing nothing but tasting from a cup. — Ken'ichi Yoshida (1912-77)

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Water from Heaven

Sake is not just an alcoholic beverage to the Japanese; it is a substance so inextricably tied to our heritage that it is really a part of our souls. - Rocky Aoki, Founder of Benihana (Sake - Water from Heaven, 2003)

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Our Philosophy

The ethos of our sake portfolio is simple. We maintain a diverse selection reflective of the places from which they come and the craftspeople who create them. Our sake portfolio is comprised exclusively of non-fortified junmai (pure rice) sakes that harken back to the origin of true sake in the Nara Period (AD 710 - 794).

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Celebrating 45 Years

Sake is our life...Obsessed with introducing the finest Japan offers since 1973, our firm began with a handful of brands; today our selection consists of nearly 300 labels of sake, beer and spirits distributed in over 35 states.

Japan's distillation heritage dates back to the mid 16th century. By the late 17th, steeping ume in alcohol gave rise to the umeshu category. Viticulture in Japan was introduced in the mid 19th century.